Crime in Haymill: statistics, rates and trends
750 crimes were recorded in Haymill in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (246), shoplifting (138) and other theft (59) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,271st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Haymill | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 750 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.6 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,605 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Haymill of any year here (750 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 750 | 98.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 638 | 83.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 689 | 90.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 652 | 85.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 722 | 94.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 663 | 87.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 604 | 79.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 652 | 85.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 683 | 89.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
Compared with England and Wales, Haymill recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (48% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (54% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 79 to 138 and other theft rose from 38 to 59, while burglary fell from 36 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 32.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 138 | 18.1 | 8.5 | +75% |
| Other theft | 59 | 7.8 | 6.4 | +55% |
| Public order | 57 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 7.4 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 7.1 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haymill; the highest is Farnham, Slough (132.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cippenham Village (69.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haymill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Green | 574 | 78.5 | -20% |
| Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley | 918 | 104.1 | +6% |
| Cippenham Village | 568 | 69.4 | -30% |
| Britwell | 579 | 80.0 | -19% |
| Farnham | 1,084 | 132.9 | +35% |
| Cippenham Manor | 799 | 82.6 | -16% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,119 | 114.5 | +16% |
| Manor Park & Stoke | 559 | 69.6 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Haymill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Hurst Road | 65 |
| On or near Brook Crescent | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Petty Cross | 43 |
| On or near Dover Road | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Blumfield Court | 26 |
| On or near Walpole Road | 24 |
| On or near Maybury Close | 19 |
Of the 696 crimes in Haymill with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 216 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Haymill has an estimated population of 7,605 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%), a younger population (13%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haymill average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Haymill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haymill a safe place to live?
Haymill recorded 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,271st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Haymill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (138).
Is crime in Haymill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haymill was up 18% on the year before: 750 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 638 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haymill?
About 7,605 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haymill?
Haymill is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.